At SEMICON Singapore 2014, the exhibits, programs and workshops
will examine how emerging technologies impact the manufacturing landscapes and
how device makers will position themselves for the upward trends of mobility
and IoT. The three-day event will
feature exhibitors showcasing the latest processes, materials, tools, and
technologies used in the manufacture of today's most advanced electronic
products. For the first time, the event features
the enabling technologies that translate the advancements in semiconductor
technology towards IoT applications. From driverless cars to smart home
automation to wireless charging and touch displays, the microelectronics ecosystem
is an enabler of the “magic behind the gadgets.”

SEMICON Singapore will feature programmes and forums to highlight the industry’s major technology trends, and
investment and expansion opportunities in manufacturing, including:

Fabless/IDM
Technology Challenges Track
will feature perspectives from Broadcom, Intel, Silicon Laboratories and Xilinx
on the emerging industry dynamics paving way for growth in the mobility and IoT
space with emphasis on Singapore’s semiconductor landscape.

The
SEMI International Standards Program will also present a workshop on “Packaging
& Test SEMI Standards (WLP/3D IC)”

The SEMICON Singapore agenda will also address the significant
issues of workforce development and will provide programs to nurture Southeast
Asia’s skilled workforce to drive the future growth of the industry. “SEMI Southeast Asia works closely with local
government agencies and the tertiary institutions to embrace the development of
young talent and working professionals into future leaders of the industry,”
said Kai Fai, Ng, president of SEMI Southeast Asia. “I am particularly pleased that this year at
SEMICON Singapore, we are continuing our commitment to cultivate the best
talent in Southeast Asia for our member companies and industry by presenting
SEMICON University and the Job Fair for the second consecutive year — plus new
this year, an online job portal will help companies connect with the best
talent available.”

The development of a highly skilled workforce is one of the
greatest challenges to advancing growth of high-technology industries, in
particular semiconductors and related microelectronics. Worldwide, these
advanced products require thousands of engineers and technologists capable of
designing intricate microelectronics as well as the complex manufacturing
equipment, new materials, and precise processes needed to manufacture
them.

Singapore’s semiconductor industry has grown remarkably over the
last forty years to become one of the most advanced hubs in the region.
Today the semiconductor industry constitutes much of Singapore's economic
growth, contributing over 5 percent of the city-state’s GDP and 37 percent of
all R&D spending by the manufacturing industry. The industry employs
approximately 42,000 people.

SEMICON Singapore covers the Southeast Asia microelectronics manufacturing
ecosystem including in semiconductors, LED, 2.5D/3D-IC, MEMs, Packaging &
Test, and other adjacent markets. This year, SEMICON Singapore expands its
scope and programmes to bring more content from across the region, including
programs and initiatives from Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and
India. The show connects the decision makers from the industry, demonstrates
the most advanced products and brings in the most up-to-date market and technology
trends. SEMICON Singapore 2014 runs 23-25 April at the Marina Bay Sands Expo
and Convention Center.

About SEMI

SEMI
is the global industry association serving the nano- and microelectronic
manufacturing supply chains. Our 1,900 member companies are the engine of the
future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our
lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more
profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI
maintains offices in Bangalore, Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu,
Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For
more information on SEMI, visit www.semi.org.